I don't understand.
Last week my boyfriend and I were rear-ended on a four-lane highway because a loose dog ran out in front of our car. The dog was obviously terrified, can't blame him. He caused a 3 car accident, and when his owners showed up they didn't say anything to anybody, just picked up their dog and left. Didn't ask if we were okay, didn't give anybody information where they could be reached, nothing. Which leads me to think not only are they completely irresponsible dog owners, but completely irresponsible human beings as well.
I don't understand.
Two weeks ago when Frodo and I were on our Sunday morning walk a woman was at the fairgrounds with two mini-poodles. They were off-leash and seemed to stay quite close to her...until they saw something else they wanted to see. Then of course they would just take off. And the owner would stand there. Yelling for them. While they completely ignored her. A lot of the dogs on our walk are reactive/aggressive. A lot of the dogs are pit bulls and shepherds, and other BSL affected breeds. If something were to happen, who would most likely be projected as "at fault." Probably not the cutesy wootsy tiny poodles who are breaking leash laws and completely out of control.
I don't understand.
About a month ago I went to a party and there was a lab puppy there. Adorable little 4 month old lab puppy. While I spent most of my night removing bottle caps from his mouth and corralling him away from the open door that led to a main road, I got the chance to talk to his owner, who told me all about the great hunting dog he was going to be, and how they already had a female yellow lab to breed him to! Great, because there wasn't enough un-health tested labs of every color from "proven stock" in the local paper every. single. day. Not to mention that you can't breed a dead dog.
I don't understand.
I had a long conversation with myself today about how easy it would be to be an irresponsible dog owner. Mainly brought on by the fact that at the house in MN there is a wide open awesome public field that I would *love* to let Frodo run on. But I won't, because he has a horrible recall. But how easy would it be for me to just unclip the leash and let him run, hope for the best, and if he doesn't come when called? Well he's just a dog, haha, he's so cute! It's okay, he's FRIENDLY!
Brrg. Could you imagine a world where everyone was responsible?
/rant.
I don't understand either! Humans can be so careless.
What you said about BSL affected breeds is so true. With Meeka I was always worried about this. She never caused any problems, but she would be the first to be blamed if there were problems. I always tried so hard to protect her from that.
What don't you understand?
It shouldn't just be a free-for-all, let's romp and fight at whim?
Dogs causing significant car accidents isn't just normal, everyday, life?
Seriously though, I think some people are born with that part of their brain missing. Like those who breed gun dogs so outta whack so they CAN shock them as much as they want. It makes me feel better to think they could use some happy drugs or a brain implant. That doesn't make me a mean person, does it? :-)
You know how I feel about off-leash dogs. I don't get it, either.
How are you feeling, by the way? Still improving everyday?
katie, I am fortunate that the local media does not focus too much on banned breeds, but I have seen and heard enough prejudice in the area to know who would be blamed and I find it so sad.
It should totally be a free for all Megan, I mean we give them a few alpha rolls and set them loose to "work it out." ;) And no, it doesn't make you a bad person.
Crystal, I am for the most part back to normal. I can turn my head both ways and lift my head while laying down. Success! I think Ryan is about the same. :)